Marrying a foreigner in Georgia – many advantages, but also what should you watch out for? An increasing number of Bulgarian citizens are choosing to get married in Georgia. The main reason is that in Georgia, two foreign nationals who are neither citizens of the country nor permanent residents thereContinue Reading
One of the most frequently asked questions in our practice is about the amount of money one must demonstrate when applying for a visa D and a long-term residence permit. The question relates to non-EU citizens, who are married to Bulgarian nationals. In this article, we will examine the legalContinue Reading
Is it a good idea for the non-Bulgarian wife to change her surname if she marries a Bulgarian citizen? In recent years, we have observed a clear trend of an increasing number of Bulgarian men marrying women from countries outside the European Union. Most often, these women are from theContinue Reading
Where to apply for a visa D According to the Visa Ordinance, an application for a long-term residence visa (visa D) must be submitted in the applicant’s country of permanent residence: Applications for long-stay visas (visa D) may be submitted only at diplomatic and consular missions in the applicant’s countryContinue Reading
What to do if you receive a notice that your citizenship application was declined? We receive many distressed calls every day from people who have just been informed that their Bulgarian citizenship application has been denied. Most of these applicants have applied for Bulgarian citizenship by origin. And today, inContinue Reading
Is preliminary approval required for making an investment and coordination with the State Agency for National Security for obtaining a Bulgarian Golden Visa? In this article, we will analyse the Bulgarian Foreigners Law and its implementing regulations. We will answer the question of whether the law actually requires prior approvalContinue Reading
Freelancers and the Bulgarian language problem A renowned artist and our prospective client, a non-EU citizen, plans to relocate to Bulgaria. His artistic achievements are unquestionable. After reviewing the legal options for obtaining a residence permit, the most logical choice for him appears to be the Bulgarian freelance visa. ItContinue Reading
Understanding the current (as per 2026) requirements for establishing a Trade Representative Office Registering a Trade Representative Office (TRO) in Bulgaria was easier in the past. Foreign companies could quickly establish a presence. Representatives of the TRO could obtain residence status more easily. Now, the legislation is much stricter. MeetingContinue Reading
Foreigners who leave their properties in Bulgaria unoccupied risk losing them under current law In recent years, we have been contacted primarily by nationals from the USA, Canada, Australia, and Israel who have lost ownership of their properties in Bulgaria due to one of the country’s most controversial laws. PropertyContinue Reading